Pick of the Day: 1983 Honda Prelude
we have been through a lot We've talked a lot about the Prelude over the past year or two, and we've covered several of the car's five (soon to be six!) generations. In early 2024 I purchased a 1993 fourth generation Si, and in 2022 the AutoHunter team made a video about my third generation 1989 Si. We are now awaiting details on the upcoming sixth-generation Honda Prelude. But from 1983 to 1987, we haven't given the second-generation car any love. That is, until now. The Pick of the Day is a 1983 Honda Prelude for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Edmonton, Alberta. (Click the link to see the list) "The second-generation Prelude was first released in Japan on November 25, 1982, and then worldwide in the spring of 1983," the listing begins. “This is one of the original products for the North American market.” Designed by Masahito Nakano and built in Sayama, Japan, the 1983 Prelude…
New Honda Prelude won’t have manual, but it could be fake
Honda engineers are looking for ways to make the two-door coupe more fun to drive than the mechanically related Civic e:HEV Honda may be developing a simulated manual transmission for the hybrid Prelude. Drivers will reportedly feel and hear (simulated) gear changes. While not as engaging as a formal manual, it sounds more interesting than a CVT. The gearbox of the upcoming Honda Prelude has become a hot topic of discussion recently. Initially, it was thought to come with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), then rumors of a manual gearbox surfaced but were quickly shut down. Now, the latest rumors suggest Honda may be working on a mock-up manual for the hybrid coupe, aiming to inject more driving involvement into the mix. Before we dive into this "mock manual" scenario (which sounds like an awkward compromise between a boring CVT and an engaged manual gearbox), let's take a closer look at what Honda officials said that sparked all this…
New Honda Prelude Coupe spy photos exposed, after all, there will be no manual
A camouflaged prototype of the Honda Prelude coupe has been spied testing in Germany. The production version appears to have minor changes compared to the concept. The Prelude will inherit the Civic's self-charging hybrid powerplant and CVT transmission. Honda's revival of the Prelude has officially begun, with the first prototypes appearing on public roads just a year after the concept was launched in Japan. Our photographers captured a camouflaged tester of the electric two-door coupe driving around the German countryside, proving development is well underway. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd(" 6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); Before we dive into the latest spy photos, let's discuss the not-so-good news. A recent report suggested that the Honda Prelude will be exclusively available with a CVT, despite earlier speculation that the hybrid model could include a manual gearbox, similar to the now-discontinued CR-Z. More: Honda Civic RS debuts in Japan with…
No, the reborn Honda Prelude won’t be sold with a manual
Honda Confirmed to be brought back prelude A 2026 coupe, but without a manual transmission. Motor Trend Shinji Aoyama, Honda's global official for electrification, has reportedly confirmed that the new Prelude will only come with an improved version of the Civic's automatic transmission. Although Honda has previously offered a hybrid version with a manual transmission in the CR-Z coupe. According to reports, the new Prelude will enter production in 2025. The Prelude is expected to be powered by Honda's 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a dual-motor hybrid system, sending drive to the front wheels. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. The powertrain is likely to be similar to that of the Honda Civic e:HEV, which comes with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and two electric motors. Honda's two-mode hybrid system uses one electric motor as a generator to power the other (propulsion) motor and,…
2026 Honda Prelude may combine manual transmission and hybrid power
The discontinued Honda CR-Z used a similar formula, with a self-charging hybrid powertrain and a manual transmission. September 26, 2024 13:09 In addition to the CVT gearbox, Honda may also offer a manual transmission for the hybrid Prelude. The coupe is expected to share its underpinnings with the Honda Civic RS. The new Prelude will reportedly debut in production form in the second half of 2025. Honda's return to the Prelude caught the media's eye last year when it unveiled a near-production coupe concept at the Japanese auto show. While Honda has kept the car's specifications secret, Japanese media have been speculating on its features. A new report suggests the new Prelude could combine its hybrid powertrain with a six-speed manual transmission - a combination that could finally make fans cheer. The sixth-generation Prelude is expected to share its chassis with the Honda Civic. Unlike the Honda Civic (which is available as a five-door hatchback and a four-door sedan), the…
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